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RFC 1421 - 4.6.4.2.2 Asymmetric Key Management

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### 4.6.4.2.2 Asymmetric Key Management

When asymmetric key management is employed for a given recipient, the "Key-Info:" field transfers two quantities, separated by a comma. The first argument is an IK Use Indicator identifying the algorithm and mode in which the DEK is asymmetrically encrypted. The second argument is a DEK, asymmetrically encrypted under the recipient's public component.

Appropriate asymmetric encryption algorithms and identifiers, and encrypted DEK formats are defined in RFC 1423.

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RFC 1421 - 4.6.4.2.2 Asymmetric Key Management